John Clark explores increasingly important role that both Northern and Southern NGOs play in efforts to assist the poor in achieving development, democracy, and justice.
John Clark, now retired, was a lead social scientist at the World Bank and also served as adviser to Kofi Annan on issues related to UN–civil society relations.
No rights in Europe (including the UK), Australia, New Zealand, and India."Must reading for anyone who believes that development should benefit people.... Clark offers a wealth of practical guidance on how voluntary organizations can reshape local, national, and global development."—David C. Korten, The Positive Futures Network
"Clark looks beyond the image of NGOs as do-gooders. He explores the rise of popular organizations, grassroots movements, and the new demands for Northern donor organizations to address controversial policy questions.... He challenges NGOs to transform themselves from aid agencies to agents of development."—Tim Broadhead, Canadian Council for International Development
